Would you retire early if you could? Most people would say yes. And Joe Udo, writing for Yahoo Finance, cites five ways you can tell if you are ready to retire early. It starts with calculating your retirement cashflow. You will still need a steady stream of money coming in to support yourself during your retirement years. That money could come in the form of social security payments, investment income, or withdrawals from a 401k or IRA. Wherever it will be coming from for you, it is important that you calculate how much you will have and whether or not that can sustain you throughout your retirement years. For the rest, read the full article here.